Make your plans for March 19, 2023

Heading to Albany's Central Social District for the Men's College Basketball this March? When the action in the MVP Arena takes a break, read on (or use the Google map) to find plenty to do just steps from the front doors on Sunday, March 19.


Don't forget to stop by the Block Party in front of the MVP Arena, starting two hours before the first game (time TBA), complete with games on the giant video boards. Event is free and open to the public. 

 

You can also view March 17 information here, and view March 18 information here


Complete Downtown event calendar here

Dining & Drinks:

Albany Stadium Restaurant & Bar
Open 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games being shown
More information here

 

Albany War Room Tavern
Open 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
More information here


Bahn Mi 47
Open 11:30 AM-6:00 PM
More information here


Cafe Capriccio
Open 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
More information here


dp An American Brasserie
Open 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
More information here


Dunkin'
Open 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
More information here


Hill Street Cafe
Open 10:30 AM-late (past midnight)
NCAA games being shown; free parking in Hill Street lot
More information here
 

Loch & Quay
Open 12:00 PM-9:00 PM (kitchen open 4:00 PM-9:00 PM)
NCAA games being shown; special menu being served
More information here


Maurice's Deli
Opening at 12:00 PM
More information here


McGeary's Irish Pub
Open 12:00 PM-2:00 AM (kitchen closes at Midnight)
NCAA games being shown
More information here


Motor Oil Coffee
Open 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
More information here


Mr. B's Coffee
Open 6:30 AM-11:00 AM
More information here


Nocturnal Cookies
Open 7:00 PM-1:00 AM
More information here


Parish Public House
Open 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
NCAA games being shown
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Pearl Fried Chicken
Open: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
More information here


Pizzeria Sapienza
Open 10:00 AM-late
More information here


Sessions Lounge
Open 11:30 AM-1:00 AM
More information here


Stacks Espresso Bar
Open 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
More information here
 

Stagecoach Coffee
Open 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
More information here


Subway
Open 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
More information here

 

Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen
Open 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
More information here


The Bishop
Open 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
NCAA games being shown
More information here

 

The Bull & Bee: Meadery & Tasting Room
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
NCAA games will be shown
More information here

 

The City Beer Hall
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
More information here 

 

The Excelsior Pub
Open 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games will be shown
More information here


The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Open at 3:00 PM
More information here

 

The Olde English Pub
Open 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (brunch menu being served)
More information here

The Skinny Pancake
Open 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
More information here
 

Wellington's
Open 8:00 AM-Midnight
Breakfast 8a-11a | Lunch 11a-5p | Dinner & Bar 5p-9p
NCAA games shown on stations available at restaurant
More information here


Wizard Burger
Open 12:00 PM-7:00 PM
More information here

Recreation: 

Modern Body Art
Open Noon-7:00 PM
More information here
 

Shopping:

Broadway Plaza Liquor
Open 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
More information here


Coulson's News & Deli
Open 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
More information here


Diana's Wine & Spirits
Open 12:00 PM-9:00 PM
More information here


El Pilon Market
Open 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
More information here


European Tailoring & Alterations
Open 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
More information here


Food Near Me
Open 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
More information here


Fort Orange General Store
Open 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
More information here


Fresh & Fly Clothing
Open 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
More information here


Madison Deli and Grill
Open 6:00 AM-12:00 AM
More information here


Pearl Discount & Beauty
Open 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
More information here